2017

If you are going through a divorce and you have a criminal past, you may be wondering if and how your criminal past will affect your divorce. The reality is that, in many cases, criminal histories don't impact divorce proceedings or outcomes. However, it's also possible for your criminal past to torpedo your divorce. Here are three factors that may determine whether your past brushes with the law will affect your divorce:
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Grandparents aren't legally obligated to take care of their grandchildren. As a grandparent, however, you obviously love your grandkids and wouldn't want them to suffer just because their parents can't take care of them. Here are three ways in which you can legally take care of your grandkids:
Adoption
You are free to adopt your grandkids just as you are free to adopt any other kid who is up for adoption.
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In the not too distant past, an unhappy couple had a number of choices if they wanted to get a "quickie" divorce. These types of quick divorces are pretty much a thing of the past, but if you are willing to "reside" in some places or fly to another country, there are still some variations of quickie divorces available. Read on to learn more about the places where you can still get unhitched relatively quickly.
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More than 90 percent of all state-presented cases are resolved in plea bargains. For this reason, if you've been charged with a DUI, you shouldn't be shocked if this is your outcome. While a plea might seem like an easier option when compared to a trial, make sure you understand the decision to accept an offer should be one that is well thought out, as there are real consequences.
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Child custody is one of the fiercest battle parents wage when going through divorce. You need a strong arsenal to win such a battle. Here are three things you need to prove to strengthen your case:
You Provide Daily Care to the Kid
Kids can't take care of themselves, so they rely on adults (usually parents) to take care of them on a daily basis. Showing that you have been providing and intend to continue providing this daily help will go a long way in boosting your custody battle.
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About Me

I have to admit that I never really understood how much attorneys really do until I decided to open my own non-profit charity. I had always thought that attorneys either defended people in court or helped prosecute them! When opening my non-profit, I realized that there was a maze of legal paperwork that I had to complete along with what seemed like a million regulations I had to abide by, and even though I am an intelligent person, I found it all very confusing. I finally sought the help of an attorney after trying to get started alone, and they explained everything to me in plain English and made achieving my dream much easier. I know others out there are likely having problems they don't realize attorneys can help them with, so I decided to make a blog to share what I have learned with others. Please come back often!